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How Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju Died in Ghana

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Facts have begin to emerge on the real reasons behind the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju popularly known as Success. The late boxer slumped and died in Round Three, according to the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Secretary General Remi Aboderin was on his way back to Nigeria but chose to return for the bout that claimed his life. “Segun (Olanrewaju) got our approval to fight in Ghana, a fight that was proposed to take place on a Friday. Unfortunately, they did weigh-in on Thursday and he was found to be overweight and they told him the person he was to fight was not his weight. “They said to do this, they would increase his purse with another $500, which he said was too small, and due to that, there was no agreement. “Saturday morning, they (Nigerian contigents) were on their way back to Lagos, they had even left Accra and were at Aflao border when Segun said to the coach that followed him, that’s Diran Alamu, that it was not going to be easy returning home; he left Nigeria with no money and he had debts to pay and needed money. “He called the Ghanaians and see if another fight was coming up and told them he was now ready to collect the additional $500 as discussed because he felt it would not pay him if he returned home without money. “So, they called the matchmaker, who informed him that there was a fight on Saturday night and that they could put the fight for that Saturday, but we didn’t give him the approval for that, and this is where the Ghana Boxing Association (GBA) erred. “So, he turned back and went back to Ghana because he needed the money; he owed a lot of people money,” the NBBofC secretary explained.

Nigerian Boxer Collapses and Dies in Ghana Pro League Match.

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Nigerian light-heavyweight boxer Gabriel Oluwaseun Olanrewaju, also known as “Success,” tragically passed away following an abrupt stoppage in his bout against Ghana’s Jonathan Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Coincidentally, Mbanugu has both Ghanaian and Nigerian parentage. The bout, staged on Saturday, March 29, was a special feature on the Bel 7 Star Professional Boxing League fight night. It took only a few seconds for fans at the Bukom Boxing Arena and officials to realize that something was seriously wrong. The scheduled eight-round light-heavyweight contest against Ghana’s Jonathan Mbanugu (also known as “Jon Power”)—who had a record of 12 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 12 knockouts—came to an abrupt end under shocking circumstances. Olanrewaju had landed two weak punches on his opponent before Mbanugu responded with a right hand to the Nigerian’s face. Almost immediately, Olanrewaju staggered backward, fell against the ropes, and collapsed, drawing gasps of concern from the crowd. The Nigerian fighter slumped onto his side as the referee began the mandatory count. Moments later, he turned face down, with his throat resting against one of the ropes. His corner team rushed into the ring, placing him on the canvas, removing his gum shield, and attempting to resuscitate him as he appeared to be struggling to breathe. The on-site emergency medical team quickly transported him to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The boxing fraternity has been deeply affected by his unfortunate passing. Olanrewaju was a 40-year-old boxer based in Lagos, Nigeria, who made his professional debut in 2019. At the time of his final bout, he was on a four-fight losing streak, with defeats to Russia’s Savely Sadoma, Ibragim Estemirov, Muibi Lekan, and Rashid Idowu. He won his debut fight against Jimoh Najeem on July 30, 2019, and went on to win two subsequent bouts before suffering his first career loss to Durodola Olanrewaju via a fourth-round technical knockout. Before his final fight, Olanrewaju had lost all his bouts fought outside Nigeria—six in Russia and two in his home country. His professional record stood at 13 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws, with 12 of his victories coming by knockout. The Ghana Boxing Authority, which sanctioned the bout, is yet to comment on the matter.